Chapter 426

They tried to reach the crew of the aircraft all the way to the airport, but they could not contact them by cell phone. They were nowhere to be found. No one at the Flight Service Station had heard from them since they parked the aircraft the day before, had it serviced, and the tanks filled with fuel.

Patricia looked at Stephano and said, "They may all be captured, or killed for all we know. These people may have gotten to them. I can do it Stephano, I know I can. We have to get out of here now. I know I promised you I wouldn't, but please trust me, I can fly this airplane. We are in grave danger on the ground, and if they get to us, you, I, and our babies are dead."

Harold said, "I can't fly, but I can help you with air traffic control. I played with the simulators at home."

Callie took Stephano's arm. "Steph, I'd rather take a chance on these two in the air, than wait to get shot on the ground."

Stephano sh